Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the most benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer developed. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Salt Lake City, Utah business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Salt Lake City, Utah business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that might be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a test system for validating the migration project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Salt Lake City, Utah for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Salt Lake City, UT business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.